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Jubal Early: Early Life and Military Service
Jubal Anderson Early was born in Franklin County, Virginia, on November 3, 1816. His father was a well-known farmer and politician, and Early grew up on a plantation tended by many slaves.
In 1833 Early was appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point. He graduated in 1837, finishing 18th in a class of 50.
Pedroband el jubal early biography
At West Point Early also earned a reputation for being irascible that would follow him throughout his career. His tendency toward insults played a part in an altercation with future Confederate General Lewis Armistead, who resigned from the Academy after he broke a plate over Early’s head during an argument.
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General Jubal Early’s abrasive personality and quick temper were notorious in the Confederate Army. Robert E. Lee, who respected Early as a field commander, was known to refer to him as the “Bad Old Man.”
Commissioned into the 3rd U.S.
Artillery Regiment, Early served in the Second Seminole War